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Samuel Kummer
Samuel Kummer (28 February 1968 – 23 April 2024) was a German organist, from 2005 to 2022 at the Frauenkirche, Dresden, Frauenkirche in Dresden. When he took the position at the restored church, destroyed by bombing in World War II, with a new Daniel Kern Manufacture d'Orgues, Kern organ, he programmed a first recital with music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach, Johannes Brahms, Brahms, Max Reger, Reger, Louis Vierne and his own. In concerts and in church services, he was particularly known for his Musical improvisation, improvisations. He played concerts internationally and made award-winning recordings. He taught at the Hochschule für Kirchenmusik Dresden from 2007. Life and career Early life and education Kummer was born in Stuttgart on 28 February 1968. He studied church music at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, organ with , Werner Jacob and Ludger Lohmann, and specifically with , and Wolfgang Seifen. He took master classes with Marie-Claire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dresden Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche (, ''Church of Our Lady'') is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Destroyed during the Allied firebombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II, the church was reconstructed between 1994 and 2005. The current structure is the third church building to stand at this site. The earliest was founded as a Catholic church before being converted to Protestantism during the Reformation. It was replaced in the 18th century by a larger Baroque purpose-built Lutheran building. When its foundation stone was laid on 26 August 1726, it contained a copy of the Augsburg Confession which is primary confession of faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, it featured one of the largest domes in Europe. It was originally built as a sign of the will of the citizens of Dresden to remain Protestant after their ruler had converted to Catholicism. Having been reconstructe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
